City of Taunton, MA

08/20/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/20/2024 16:59

Senior Tax Work Off Program

Last call for seniors interested in the Senior Tax Work Off program!

The Senior Tax Work Off program allows the City of Taunton the opportunity to draw on the knowledge of its senior residents in exchange for credit towards the residents' property tax bill. A qualified resident will be paid minimum wage with a maximum credit of $2,000 per household (subject to federal tax, Medicare and O.B.R.A deductions).

Applications to participate in the program are available at the Taunton Council on Aging located at 30 Olney Street. The application deadline is Monday, September 30, 2024.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a Taunton resident 60 years of age or over

Must be able to produce a current real estate tax bill

Must be a homeowner in Taunton for a minimum of (5) years

Must own and occupy the property for which you pay Taunton taxes and in which the rebate is requested.

Must have difficulty meeting property tax payment and have limited financial resources.

For more information about this program, please call Tracy Heger at 508-821-1425.